Welcome to the
Flathead National Forest

In the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Montana, just south of the Canadian border, lies the 2.4-million acre Flathead National Forest. With lakes galore, rugged wilderness, wild rivers, over 2,000 miles of trail, campgrounds, ski areas, and year-round beauty, this forest is a premiere natural landscape of the American West. And it's all yours to discover!

Continuing our Service to You During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Masks are required in all Forest Service buildings and facilities. Find more information at the USDA COVID-19 page.

Continuing our service to you during this time is very important. Please call the office number (to the left) for the district you want to contact so that we can answer your question or direct you to the information you need. Services at our offices are currently available by appointment only. If you need in-person services, call the appropriate office and schedule a time to come in. Our office hours are M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Quick Links to Your Outdoor Adventures

Explore Our Interactive Fire History Map

Fire plays a natural role in Northwest Montana's fire-adapted ecosystems, helping shape resilient landscapes and preventing future catastrophic wildfires. You can now use our interactive map viewer to explore the wildland fire history for the Northern Region of the Forest Service, including the Flathead National Forest.

3 Forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan

The Flathead National Forest, in coordination with Glacier National Park, has begun the process to prepare a Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the 3-Forks of the Flathead River. The river and surrounding lands offer many public recreational opportunities and access to outstanding resources. The CRMP will address the current status of these resources, outline goals and desired conditions, determine user capacities, and create a monitoring strategy and plan to carry forward. Click here to find out more

Recent News

• Decision made on Frozen Moose Project

  Release Date: Apr 15, 2021  

Features

Flathead National Forest – 2020 Year in Review

As it was for other industries and private citizens, 2020 was a year like no other for the Flathead National Forest. Despite significant changes in the ways the Forest conducted business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forest still accomplished significant annual goals set in late 2019. In 2020, the Flathead National Forest continued focused efforts to provide sustainable recreation opportunities for the public, reduce wildland fuels threatening homes and communities, and increase timber harvest opportunities for the local and national economy.

Flathead National Forest – 2019 Year in Review

In 2019, the Flathead National Forest continued focused efforts to provide sustainable recreation opportunities for the public, reduce wildland fuels threatening homes and communities, and increase timber harvest opportunities for the local and national economy.